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Friends of Vocational Technical Education, Recently we celebrated celebrating the 10th anniversary of National Apprenticeship Week!!! Massachusetts SkillsUSA Executive Director Karen Ward posted this message on LinkedIn: It was National Apprenticeship Week! We celebrate Hunter Claflin, a former SkillsUSA Massachusetts, Inc. Member who served as a state and national officer. Hunter made his way to … Read more

Colleagues, Superintendent-Director Ernest F. Houle is proud to share that Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School’s Culinary Arts Department successfully hosted approximately 135 culinary arts students from across the state at its 2nd annual High School Culinary Arts Food Show. The Food Show, which was started last year, is believed to be the first food … Read more

Colleagues, With the assistance of our colleagues at Shawsheen Tech, we are able to share these media stories about our wonderful colleague and friend Charlie Lyons, that were in print this week. David

Colleagues, We are always excited to share interesting ideas and activities that have proven successful in one or more of our MAVA schools. Today we are pleased to share an idea from our colleagues at Greater Lowell Tech. As part of Greater Lowell Technical High School’s focus on attendance aligned with the Department of Elementary … Read more

David J Ferreira From: David Ferreira MAVA Colleagues, It is with pleasure that we forward this great news from our colleagues at B.M.C. Durfee High School in Fall River. Graduates of their Chapter 74 Construction Craft Laborers Program will receive a certification from the Massachusetts Department of Labor for the Laborers Union Pre-Apprenticeship Program. Additionally, … Read more

We are very pleased to share forward this powerful and factual “Pioneer Institute Statement on Vocational-Technical School Admissions”. David Pioneer Institute Statement on Vocational-Technical School Admissions For immediate release 11/26/2024 Read the Statement BOSTON – Advocates seek to require that admission to vocational-technical high schools be done strictly via lottery, but this would only rearrange … Read more

Colleagues, Good News for Blackstone Valley Tech! Known for its remarkable Project Lead the Way (PLTW) program, Blackstone Valley Tech instructor Mr. Brian Rhodes, was named a 2024–25 National PLTW Engineering Teacher of the Year. He serves as Engineering & Robotics program team leader and the PLTW site coordinator We are pleased to share more … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We wanted to take a moment to let you know how thankful we are to have friends like you. Individuals and organizations dedicated to “High Quality” Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education for students across our wonderful country. With your support and assistance, our students could not be in … Read more

Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High MAVA Colleagues, Learned of this “friendly competition” that took place at Upper Cape Tech overlooking the Cape Cod Canal!! It was posted on LinkedIn. Superintendent Karen Maguire stated: Started the day with a $750,000.00 grant award for our auto and health programs…ended the day … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, Aaron Polansky, Steve Sharek, & Dave Ferreira held a meeting at Old Colony Regional Voc-Tech on Thursday, November 21st hosting four (4) members of the Maine Vocational Innovation Committee. The educators from Maine wanted to learn more about how our Massachusetts Chapter 74 schools operate, how MAVA supports the schools, and a host … Read more

Colleagues, Fall Open Houses are common in Chapter 74 vocational technical & agricultural school across the Commonwealth! They are particularly important when members of district cities and/or towns deny access for presentations or school visits during the regular school day. This year’s Open House at Pathfinder Regional Voc-Tech was a huge success!! In addition, the … Read more

MAVA members, We are excited to share this opportunity to recognize your students and staff with 2024-2025 MassCTE Awards! All entries are due by the close of day on Friday, January 17th, 2025! We ask that you share this opportunity for recognition of your students with appropriate members of your administrative team. For any questions … Read more

Colleagues, Students in the Culinary Arts program at Blue Hills Regional Technical School Scores First Place in SkillsUSA MRE Challenge for Second Consecutive Year! MAVA extends its congratulation to the students and staff!! David Blue Hills Tech Culinary Program Scores First Place in SkillsUSA MRE Challenge for Second Consecutive Year November 15, 2024 Cody Shepard … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, Shawsheen Tech will use a $1 million grant to extensively remodel its metal fabrication and joining technologies shop space, enhancing its alignment with current curriculum needs and increasing student interest. The grant was part of the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s $17 million Skills Capital Lab Modernization initiative. David Shawsheen Valley … Read more

Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School Your bridge to the future… Your gateway to success. Colleagues, We are honored to share an amazing story (copied below) of Upper Cape Tech’s athletic trainers saving a man’s life at a game. No one wakes up thinking it will be their day to save a life, but when … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are most pleased to share this special story of the development of a Vietnam Interactive Memorial, which was constructed through a collaboration between Worcester Technical High School students and Massachusetts Vietnam Veterans. This effort included students from Painting & Design, Welding, Finance & Marketing, Computer-Aided Drafting, Carpentry, … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this interesting piece concerning Secretary of Education Dr. Patrick Tutwiler’s visit to Southeastern Regional Vocational Tech. David or Police, Secretary of Education Dr. Patrick Tutwiler Visits Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School November 5, 2024 Cody Shepard /John Guilfoil Public Relations LLC <![if !vml]><![endif]> Massachusetts Secretary of Education Dr. … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are excited to share this additional information about McCann Tech’s new HVAC lab that was supported by a $3.1 million Skills Capital equipment grant. The Skills Capital funding was used to construct a 5,580 square-foot HVAC building that will provide HVAC technician training to an estimated 100 … Read more

MAVA Members, We are pleased to share this fabulous idea from the students and staff in Assabet Valley’s Regional Vocational Technical High School’s design and visual communications program. We are pleased to extend this good news and congratulations on a wonderful and very useful effort. The series can be viewed at www.youtube.com/@NailingItClassroomCareers! David Assabet students … Read more

Colleagues, We are most pleased to share this terrific grant award news from Pathfinder Regional School District! The beneficiaries will be the Chapter 74 vocational technical students enrolled at Pathfinder. Superintendent Eric Duda is stated “Investing in career and technical education is crucial for preparing our students for successful futures. This grant will enhance two … Read more

MAVA Members, We are pleased to share this announcement and attachments from Sheila Harrity, MAVA Extended Campus Program Coordinator. Included is important information concerning MAVA/FSU Master in Education program. Please assist us by forwarding this notice to all members of your professional staff. Much appreciated!! David Good morning, I am reaching out to you today … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, We are pleased and honored to share this with you. David MAVA Honors Board of Education Chair Katherine Craven MARLBOROUGH, MA — The Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators (MAVA) proudly announces Katherine Craven, who serves as Chair of the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, as the first recipient of the newly … Read more

MAVA Collogues, Exciting news from MAVA member Taconic High School in Pittsfield. We congratulate Tammy Gage, Assistant Superintendent for College and Career Readiness, for securing the funding and expanding opportunities for her Chapter 74 vocational technical & agricultural students. David Taconic High School received $1 million from the state to update equipment for metal fabrication … Read more

Colleagues, “When they have autonomy over aspects of their education they will rise to extraordinary levels.” Nothing more need be said… David <![if !vml]><![endif]> Holly McClanan, Superintendent…Southeastern Regional Voc-Tech. Cybersecurity & Networking seniors welcome Patrick Tutwiler, PhD as the inaugural guest on their Hawk Talk podcast. hashtag#SoutheasternShines hashtag#CTE hashtag#PowerSkills <![if !vml]><![endif]> Thanks to Dr. Patrick … Read more

Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School Engineering Instructor Kristen Magas heads to NASA for HERA Mission! On Friday, October 11, 2024 Tri-County held a "Send-Off" for Engineering Instructor Kristen Magas! Mrs. Magas is part of a NASA crew that will be performing a 45-day mission at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in The Human Exploration Research … Read more